Bi-directional relationships between physical activity and stress in college aged students: a brief report

Nightingale, Suzanne; Fanning, Jason; Robison, Justin

doi:10.1007/s10865-023-00421-x

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“…The scale takes into account the impact of physical activity on stress, and relevant studies have been conducted to verify its significance. Nightingale et al [17] examined the bidirectional relationship between physical activity and momentary stress in college students and found that sedentary behavior was positively associated with reports of momentary stress. In the Activity part, a total of six dimensional features are extracted from the Activity data component, which encompasses the frequency of stillness, walking, and running during the day, as well as stillness, walking, and running at night.…”

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An Examination of Mental Stress in College Students: Utilizing Intelligent Perception Data and the Mental Stress Scale

Liao,

Fan,

et al. 2024

Mathematics

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In order to solve the problems of traditional mental stress detection in college students that are time-consuming, random, and subjective, this paper proposes an intelligent perception-driven mental stress assessment method for college students. First, we analyze the factors in SRQ and SCL-90, which can be measured by intelligent sensing methods, including sleep, exercise, social interaction, and environment, and then perform feature extraction. Secondly, we use machine learning methods to build a mental stress assessment model. The Shapley additive explanations (SHAP) model is used to explain the training results. Experimental results show that the model proposed in this article can effectively assess the mental stress state of college students. This means that the collection of intelligent perception data based on the mental stress scale can effectively evaluate the mental stress state of college students and provide a new research idea for further developing a non-intrusive and real-time mental stress assessment for college students.

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Section: Activity Feature Extractionmentioning

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An Examination of Mental Stress in College Students: Utilizing Intelligent Perception Data and the Mental Stress Scale

Liao,

Fan,

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Mathematics

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“…Regular physical activity has been shown to improve mental health by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, enhancing self-esteem, and strengthening social skills ( Singh et al, 2023 ). Physical activity also serves as an effective stress-relief mechanism, enhancing individual coping strategies, alleviating psychological stress, and helping prevent suicidal behaviors ( Nightingale et al, 2024 ). Additionally, different types of physical activities offer various psychological benefits.…”

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Adolescent mental health interventions: a narrative review of the positive effects of physical activity and implementation strategies

Li,

Kong

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Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionThe psychological well-being of adolescents is a global concern due to increasing societal pressures and mental health issues. Physical activity is known to enhance physical health and has potential benefits for mental health, including reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, boosting self-esteem, and improving social skills. This narrative review explores how physical activity can serve as an intervention to help adolescents manage psychological stress and prevent mental health issues.MethodsAn extensive literature search was conducted using databases such as PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Scopus. Keywords included “adolescent mental health,” “physical activity,” “psychological intervention,” “types of exercise,” “anxiety,” “depression,” “self-esteem,” “social skills,” and “emotional regulation.” Studies were included based on relevance, peer-reviewed status, and involvement of adolescent populations. Data were extracted and analyzed qualitatively, focusing on the psychological impacts of different types of physical activity. Sixty one articles were eventually included.Results and conclusionThe review identified multiple studies highlighting the positive effects of various physical activities on adolescent mental health. Aerobic exercises were found to improve mood and cognitive function, strength training reduced depressive symptoms and increased self-efficacy, team sports enhanced social skills and a sense of community, and mind–body practices like yoga and tai chi improved stress management and emotional regulation. The findings suggest that physical activity can play a significant role in promoting adolescent mental health. Implementation strategies in school and community settings, including integrating physical activity into school curricula, offering diverse activity options, training professional instructors, encouraging family and community involvement, and regular monitoring and evaluation, are recommended. Future research should address limitations such as sample diversity and long-term effects. This narrative review underscores the importance of physical activity in enhancing adolescent mental health. Effective implementation strategies and multi-sector collaboration are essential for maximizing the benefits of physical activity interventions.

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Bi-directional relationships between physical activity and stress in college aged students: a brief report

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An Examination of Mental Stress in College Students: Utilizing Intelligent Perception Data and the Mental Stress Scale

An Examination of Mental Stress in College Students: Utilizing Intelligent Perception Data and the Mental Stress Scale

Adolescent mental health interventions: a narrative review of the positive effects of physical activity and implementation strategies

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